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Congratulations Mahli Mechenbier

Posted Jan. 7, 2013

Dr. Mahli Mechenbier has been awarded a position on the executive committee of the MLA (Modern Language Association) Committee on Part-Time Faculty Members. This is a nationally elected position. Her term will begin on January 2013 and run through January 2015. Mahli will be representing Ohio, Kent State University, and Kent State University at Geauga and the Regional Academic Center in this role.

Founded in 1883, the Modern Language Association of America provides opportunities for its members to share their scholarly findings and teaching experiences with colleagues and to discuss trends in the academy. MLA members host an annual convention and other meetings, work with related organizations, and sustain one of the finest publishing programs in the humanities. For over a hundred years, members have worked to strengthen the study and teaching of language and literature.

Facts about the MLA

Nearly 30,000 members in 100 countries

Programs serving English and foreign language teachers

An annual convention, with meetings on a wide variety of subjects, and smaller seminars across the country

The MLA International Bibliography, the only comprehensive bibliography in language and literature, available online

A book publication program issuing a number of new books each year and maintaining a backlist of over 200 titles

4 major periodicals: the ADE Bulletin; the ADFL Bulletin; Profession; and PMLA, one of the most distinguished journals in the humanities

A quarterly newsletter providing association news, lists of deadlines, and items of interest to members

137 divisions and discussion groups for specialized scholarly and teaching interests of members

Dr. Mechenbier's election to this position is an honor and a privilege. The Kent State University at Geauga and the Regional Academic Center are proud to have her as their representative. Congratulations!